This bill amends the County College Contracts Law to authorize expanded use of electronic procurement for public bidding conducted by county colleges in New Jersey. It allows county colleges to publish advertisements for bids not only in legal newspapers but also through electronic means, including the Internet. Additionally, bids can be submitted in electronic formats as designated by the contracting agent. The bill also stipulates that any revisions or addenda to bid documents can be published electronically, alongside the traditional legal newspaper publication, ensuring that all interested parties are adequately informed.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that county colleges may utilize electronic procurement processes as authorized by their board of trustees, in compliance with the Local Unit Electronic Procurement Act. This expansion aims to streamline the bidding process and enhance accessibility while maintaining the requirement for legal newspaper publications for notices and advertisements. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the procurement practices of county colleges, aligning them with contemporary technological advancements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:64A-25.14, 18A:64A-25.27, 40A:11-4.9